O Sister, where art thou?

My beautiful, talented and clever sister, E, is about to turn 18. This, combined with an impending "gap year" before she enters University, gave me a splendid idea.

I will fly her out to visit me as a birthday gift.

I think this is a lovely idea, allowing her to get out of the house and just BE 18 for a little while, instead of the worried and sensitive person that circumstance has made her. However, she has been so reluctant in the past to make this journey, and I hope that my offer will be accepted this time.

Now I just have to wait for her to email me. Crossed fingers!